{pdf} Molluscs: From Chemo-ecological Study to Biotechnological Application (Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology Marine Molecular Biotechnology) Guido Cimino (Editor), Margherita Gavagnin (Editor)

This is the first book on molluscs as sources for pharmaceutical drugs. Marine molluscs are very promising candidates for a wide range of biotechnological applications. For example, they possess analgesic drugs more potent than morphine and very effective anticancer agents. International experts provide coverage of the most stimulating topics related to molluscs. This knowledge of their history and current studies opens the door to the future.